Murphy Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland
Senior People Business Partner (Fixed‑term, 9‑month maternity cover)
Reporting functionally to the Group People Director and operationally to the country Managing Director for Ireland, the role will provide on‑the‑ground support to the Irish HR team.
A day in the life of a Senior People Business Partner at Murphy
Partnering with the BU Senior leadership team and operational projects to ensure the people strategy is delivered.
Working closely with Managing Director, Operational Directors and Functional leads to increase the capability within their teams.
Collaboratively work with the business‑wide People Leadership Team to continue to develop and implement innovative, timely and cost‑effective best practice solutions that can be implemented across the function as a whole.
Ensure there is consistency of people practices and their implementation across the Ireland BU, in line with the Murphy Values and the Group People Strategy.
Be involved in Infrastructure Bid work and become a proactive member of bid teams.
Manage and work with People Business Partners and People Business Advisors in order to enable a knowledgeable and swift response to all complex ER issues.
Performance management – Champion high‑performance culture and actively lead the up‑skilling of all line managers so they can provide clear direction, continuous goal clarity, feedback, and development.
Support the business unit and wider business to meet employee engagement targets as part of our Best Companies plans.
Run an effective resource plan across Ireland projects to proactively deal with recruitment and internal mobility.
Still interested? Does this sound like you?
Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to Ireland project sites is essential.
Must have previous experience at Senior HRBP level and comfortable with both hands‑on operational involvement as well as strategy delivery.
Previous experience of managing a HR team.
Experience in an organisation with a large weekly paid workforce.
Proven ability to manage union relations.
What's in it for you?
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service.
Above market rate contributory pension scheme.
Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc.
About Murphy
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector‑leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year.
At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce.
Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages.
With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #Moreto Murphy.
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Sarah Lindley on 07568 607759 to discuss in more detail.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Civil Engineering
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